NCDMV CDL Handbook

Commercial Driver’s License Manual – 2005 CDL Testing System

1.2.3 – Self-Certification Statements

When completing an application for your CDL, you will be required to check the box next to the statement that describes your status. The actual statements on your application may vary from those shown below:

 Interstate non-excepted : I certify that I operate or expect to operate in interstate commerce, that I am subject to and meet the Federal DOT medical card requirements under 49 CFR part 391; and that I am required to ob tain a medical examiner’s certificate.  Interstate excepted : I certify that I operate or expect to operate in interstate commerce, but engage exclusively in transportation or operations excepted under 49 CFR §§390.3(f), 391.2, 391.68 or 398.3 from all or parts of the qualification requirements of 49 CFR part 391; and that I am not required to obtain a medical examiner’s certificate.  Intrastate non-excepted : I certify that I operate or expect to operate entirely in intrastate commerce, that I am subject to and meet the medical requirements for my State; and that I am required to obtain a medical examiner’s certificate.  Intrastate excepted : I certify that I operate or expect to operate entirely in intrastate commerce, that I am not subject to the medical requirements for my State; and that I am not required to obtain a medical examiner’s certificate. All CDL holders are required to certify to ONE of the above categories. If you are required to have a DOT Medical Certificate, you are also required to provide a copy of your DOT Medical Certificate to the NC DMV. For more detailed information and to obtain a copy of the CDL self-certification form (Med-1) please visit http://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/driver/commercial/

Where to send your information: EMAIL: cdlmedical@ncdot.gov MAIL: NC Division of Motor Vehicles CDL Medical Certification Unit

3126 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-3126

1.3 - CDL Disqualifications

1.3.1 – General

You may not drive a commercial motor vehicle if you are disqualified for any reason.

1.3.2 – Alcohol, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, and Commission of a Felony

It is illegal to operate a CMV if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .04% or more. If you operate a CMV, you shall be deemed to have given your consent to alcohol testing.

You will lose your CDL for at least one year for a first offense for:

Driving a CMV if your blood alcohol concentration is .04% or higher.

Driving a CMV under the influence of alcohol.

Refusing to undergo blood alcohol testing.

Driving a CMV while under the influence of a controlled substance.

Leaving the scene of an accident involving a CMV.

Section 1 - Introduction

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Version: July 2017